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Fellowship training in geriatrics

D B Reuben1

  • 1Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine 90024.

The American Journal of Medicine
|October 17, 1994
PubMed
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Geriatric medicine fellowship programs face recruitment challenges due to reimbursement issues. However, job satisfaction, demand for elder care, and research opportunities offer a promising future for this specialty.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Graduate Medical Education

Background:

  • Geriatric medicine fellowships are increasingly common in academic medical centers.
  • Certification in Geriatric Medicine requires fellowship training post-1994.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze recruitment trends in geriatric medicine fellowship programs.
  • To identify factors influencing career choices in geriatrics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fellowship program accreditation requirements.
  • Analysis of recruitment data compared to other internal medicine fellowships.
  • Assessment of factors affecting career attractiveness.

Main Results:

  • Recruitment into geriatrics fellowships lags behind other internal medicine subspecialties.

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  • Inadequate reimbursement for complex elderly care is a significant deterrent.
  • Geriatrics fellowship graduates report high job satisfaction.

    • Conclusions:

    • Despite recruitment challenges, geriatrics offers a rewarding career path.
    • Increasing demand for elder care and research opportunities present a positive outlook.
    • Addressing reimbursement issues is crucial for attracting more trainees.